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kevin jorgenson and tommy caldwell completed that record-breaking free crime -- free climb of el capitan in yosemite park. they used only their hands and feet to climb on those razor sharp pieces of rock. the ropes were only there in case they fell. as jorgeson and caldwell reached the top, a crowd watching below erupted into cheers. >> 3000 feet in 19 days, amazing. >> you saw their hands, bloody i can imagine what that is like. >> latte or au lait? cozy or cool? exactly the way you want it... until boom, it's bedtime! your mattress is a battleground of thwarted desire. enter the sleep number bed. save $300 on the final close-out of the c3 queen mattress set. he's the softy. his sleep number setting is 35. you're the rock, at 60. and snoring? sleep number's even got an adjustment for that. you can only find sleep number at a sleep number store. right now find the lowest prices of the season, with the c3 queen mattress set only $1199.98. know better sleep with sleep number. >> last look at the weather with steve in leon's coat. >> 40 degrees tomorrow, beautiful on friday, 42 for the upco
kevin jorgenson and tommy caldwell completed that record-breaking free crime -- free climb of el capitan in yosemite park. they used only their hands and feet to climb on those razor sharp pieces of rock. the ropes were only there in case they fell. as jorgeson and caldwell reached the top, a crowd watching below erupted into cheers. >> 3000 feet in 19 days, amazing. >> you saw their hands, bloody i can imagine what that is like. >> latte or au lait? cozy or cool? exactly the...
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kevin jorgeson and tommy caldwell are expected to finish their historic journey before the night is over. they're hoping to be the first to free climb that 3,000 summit with only their harnesses and ropes to prevent deadly falls. jorgeson fell seven times trying to get past one tough section. >> pretty devastating and thoughts crossed my mind that i should throw in the towel and quit going to the top. >> the men are now less than a half mile from the top. the summit, named el capitan is the largest upright granite slab in the world. >> got to look like the longest 1/2 mile they've ever seen. boy! >> amazing. can't wait to see when they finish. >> to hear their story when they get to the top and get a chance to chill out and talk and rest their fingers. miracle on the water. a man fell overboard from one of the world's biggest cruise ships in mexico and he survived. >> yeah, but he was left out there treading water until another passing cruise ship spotted him five hours later. marcy gonzalez with the details of this incredible rescue and it was all caught on camera. >> in the choppy wave
kevin jorgeson and tommy caldwell are expected to finish their historic journey before the night is over. they're hoping to be the first to free climb that 3,000 summit with only their harnesses and ropes to prevent deadly falls. jorgeson fell seven times trying to get past one tough section. >> pretty devastating and thoughts crossed my mind that i should throw in the towel and quit going to the top. >> the men are now less than a half mile from the top. the summit, named el...
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there's elements of team work that tommy and i have forged over the last six years. and those are elements in any big dream need to come true. >> he says that he hopes people will realize how vital team work is and never give up on their dreams. good message. >> incredible feat really when you think about that. >> good for them. good for them. >> still ahead on abc 7 news at 4:00, the next deadline to get health care coverage when you need to enroll to guarantee coverage by february 1st. >> first a consumer alert before you try to collect lottery winnings. >> and 7 is on your side tonight with a phone bank that will let you ask an attorney. we'll be taking your calls at this number. 703-236-9220. over 20 years 31 million students started college, but didn't complete a degree for lots of reasons. at devry university we believe there are also lots of reasons to finish. so we help you maximize qualifying credits you've already earned. so you can graduate sooner and get on to a great career. because whatever kept you from finishing before... >> 7 is on your side tonight
there's elements of team work that tommy and i have forged over the last six years. and those are elements in any big dream need to come true. >> he says that he hopes people will realize how vital team work is and never give up on their dreams. good message. >> incredible feat really when you think about that. >> good for them. good for them. >> still ahead on abc 7 news at 4:00, the next deadline to get health care coverage when you need to enroll to guarantee coverage...
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. >> and speaking of the service members, active duty, tommy faulkenberry with the u.s. coast guard is one of the individuals that not only trains the dogs but ended up getting a dog for yourself. tell us about the experience. >> it's an incredible experience. like rick said, the patience side is huge. if you struggle with ptsd or some sort of -- some of the negative connotations that you can pick up with military life, whether it be addictions or you know, just unhealthy coping mechanisms of just forces you to kind of kind of calm yourself because the dog -- we had a great training session this morning with my graduated service dog who is very jealous that i was playing with puppies and we had a good 15 minute stand-off. but, you know whenever i would get worked up he could pick up on it and he's like hey, i'm leading you. so it forces you to connect into leadership abilities. >> thank you so much tommy, for your service and i'm so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with the warrior canine collection and they had a puppy cam that you can access. go to their
. >> and speaking of the service members, active duty, tommy faulkenberry with the u.s. coast guard is one of the individuals that not only trains the dogs but ended up getting a dog for yourself. tell us about the experience. >> it's an incredible experience. like rick said, the patience side is huge. if you struggle with ptsd or some sort of -- some of the negative connotations that you can pick up with military life, whether it be addictions or you know, just unhealthy coping...
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here's tommy the terrific. >> this defense causes a lot of issues and they don't make anything easy. so we'll have to work hard all night. it's about having a good plan and you're always confident going into the game with what you're doing. you have to go out there and be able to execute it well. >> all right. according to reports, the nats have signed reliever casey jansen to a one year deal worth $5 million. he has been the closer for the blue jays for the past three season converting 81 out of 95 save opportunities. and a final note if the playoffs started today the wiz would play miami in the first round. and the wiz are 2-0 against the heat this season. if it does go that way, i hope they send me to cover it in miami. huh? >> not a bad job. >> not bad if you can get it. >> let's talk about tomorrow's weather. straight forward in the morning with some sunshine and clouds rabble -- roll in through the day. we have chance of a wintry mix. steve rudin will be updating the models and let you know what to expect when he joins us tonight right here in this very chair at 11:00. >> all r
here's tommy the terrific. >> this defense causes a lot of issues and they don't make anything easy. so we'll have to work hard all night. it's about having a good plan and you're always confident going into the game with what you're doing. you have to go out there and be able to execute it well. >> all right. according to reports, the nats have signed reliever casey jansen to a one year deal worth $5 million. he has been the closer for the blue jays for the past three season...
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tommy terrific will be under the microscope not just because of deflated footballs but because he's just fun to watch. the same goes for russell wilson. he's not exactly a pushover. rookie of the year in 2012 super bowl champ last season but now he's going for the repeat. this kid is no joke. >> he's very poised at what he does. having a quarterback that's so young it's good and to have that kind of mentality and the determination that he has speaks volumes, man, for him you know as an individual person and you can tell you know in their team feeds off his leadership. >> all right, now for a sad story.ger woods recorded his worst round as a pro golfer today. it was almost a waste of time at the waste management open in phoenix. 11 over par. 82 in a second round that consisted of two bogeys two double bogeys a triple bogey and two birdies. he finished 132nd in a field of 132 and will miss the cut for just the 13th time in his career. all right, this is proof it's not as good to have courtside seats. bulls and lakers last night. the call and a hit to the face. and here's another look. he w
tommy terrific will be under the microscope not just because of deflated footballs but because he's just fun to watch. the same goes for russell wilson. he's not exactly a pushover. rookie of the year in 2012 super bowl champ last season but now he's going for the repeat. this kid is no joke. >> he's very poised at what he does. having a quarterback that's so young it's good and to have that kind of mentality and the determination that he has speaks volumes, man, for him you know as an...
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today is the 18th day of climbing for kevin jorgeson and tommy caldwell. if everything goes as planned, they will get to the top of el capitan's wall tonight. they would be the first people to ever-free climb the 3,000 foot sheer rock face without using climbing aids. it's an incredible accomplishment. many climbing experts never thought this would happen. it is not just about the heights but that is a sheer rock and they have little to hold on to. small razor-sharp edges, using nothing but their hands and their feet. i mean, these guys have been going at it. i love this story. >> it is just granite is what it is made of. the last person -- sorry, the first person to reach the summit did it in 1958. not so easy. >> not easy to do but they are free climbing the sucker. good luck, fellas. we will see them maybe this afternoon. >>> moving on to a unique vehicle shown off in the detroit auto show right now. it is the world's first fully functional 3-d printed vehicle. >> the frame and interior features were printed from carbon fiber infused plastic. the batter
today is the 18th day of climbing for kevin jorgeson and tommy caldwell. if everything goes as planned, they will get to the top of el capitan's wall tonight. they would be the first people to ever-free climb the 3,000 foot sheer rock face without using climbing aids. it's an incredible accomplishment. many climbing experts never thought this would happen. it is not just about the heights but that is a sheer rock and they have little to hold on to. small razor-sharp edges, using nothing but...
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tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson finished the climb yesterday and were greeted by family and friends at the top. they are resting their tired muscles, will maybe get a shave in and they certainly need to let those hands heal. their hands are a mess. this was a big part of the challenge in climbing. they used no tools to climb, and this thing is a sheer granite face essentially, just with small cracks, and they had to pull themselves up on razor-sharp cracks and edges. they cut their hands up so bad on this wall but they made it. this is considered one of the greatest fetes every in climbing. >> i didn't realize they did most of the climbing in the dark. if it is too hot their hands are sweaty and one slip and they are down. they are repelling by their own body weight. they have something if they fall to prevent them falling to their death but nothing to help them climb up which is remarkable. i can't wait to hear from those guys. did you know caldwell was taken hostage by islamic rebels in kyrgyzstan? he actually pushed off one of these armed guards. this is years ago, but it just sh
tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson finished the climb yesterday and were greeted by family and friends at the top. they are resting their tired muscles, will maybe get a shave in and they certainly need to let those hands heal. their hands are a mess. this was a big part of the challenge in climbing. they used no tools to climb, and this thing is a sheer granite face essentially, just with small cracks, and they had to pull themselves up on razor-sharp cracks and edges. they cut their hands up...
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perhaps best known for playing tommy solomon on "third rock from the sun." only picture out there. popular actor and that's it. >> maybe they just love their privacy. >> i guess so. she looks happy. >> she looks very happy. cha-ching. >> next up, another happy announcement to talk about from a prominent hollywood couple. >> kicking off the new year hilaria baldwin announced she and husband alec are expecting their second child this year. she instagramed this photo, touching photo. >> the couple has a 1-year-old daughter. baldwin also has a 19-year-old daughter from his previous marriage to kim basinger. this means we can expect to see a lot more instagram photos of hilaria baldwin in 2015. >> i think it's hilaria. i can never -- is it hilaria? it's official. >>> kanye west and sir paul mccartney are collaborating. >> west released a track called "only one" that is said to feature mccartney on keys. it's a sparse ballad with what one writer describes as a thick dose of auto tune on west vocals. take a listen. ♪ and if you knew how proud i was you'd never shed a tear have a fear â™
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back in 1988, tommy thompson found $50 million in gold bars and coins from a 19th century ship wreck off of south carolina. but thompson was accused of duping investors and failed to show up for a hearing two years ago. he was arrested at an upscale hotel in palm beach county. >>> let's turn to san francisco now where a huge fire has been allowed to burn itself out. this was a four-alarm fire that broke out in the city's mission district sending plumes of black smoke all over the area. home to dozens of families. one person died and several injured. >>> in southern california, police are hoping this surveillance video will help them catch an arsonist. see that guy there? he broke a window, ignites a container of fuel and throws it inside the house. it appears he may have set himself on fire just a bit, as well. the blaze caused nearly a million dollars of damages to the home. the young woman and dog inside had to be treated for smoke inhalation. >>> now some sports. we start with kobe bryant officially out for the rest of the nba season following shoulder surgery. bryant's doctors sa
back in 1988, tommy thompson found $50 million in gold bars and coins from a 19th century ship wreck off of south carolina. but thompson was accused of duping investors and failed to show up for a hearing two years ago. he was arrested at an upscale hotel in palm beach county. >>> let's turn to san francisco now where a huge fire has been allowed to burn itself out. this was a four-alarm fire that broke out in the city's mission district sending plumes of black smoke all over the area....
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on a sheer rock cliff, 3,000 feet above yosemite national park, professional climbers tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are attempting to do what no climber has done before. free climb one of the toughest routes on earth using only their hands and feet to grasp and hoist themselves across dangerous terrain. jorgeson and caldwell are attempting to be the first free climbers to conquer el capitan. the journey could take weeks. >> it's getting pretty rowdy. >> reporter: their only shelter, these makeshift tents only seven feet long bolted and suspended from vertical rock. >> getting tossed around like a rag doll. >> i'm on what's called a portal ledge secured to this wall. they are using one of these secured to a flat surface. they are having to sleep on one of these for weeks possibly having to make an impossible climb. i have holes here to try to climb the wall. all they have is a flat surface and all they are using is their hands and feet. still danger is an absolute constant climbing a wall that's completely vertical. and the weather can quickly turn brutal. >> really cold. i think
on a sheer rock cliff, 3,000 feet above yosemite national park, professional climbers tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are attempting to do what no climber has done before. free climb one of the toughest routes on earth using only their hands and feet to grasp and hoist themselves across dangerous terrain. jorgeson and caldwell are attempting to be the first free climbers to conquer el capitan. the journey could take weeks. >> it's getting pretty rowdy. >> reporter: their only...
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. >> reporter: an emotional end to a grueling climb for kevin jorgeson and tommy caldwell. the first to free climb to the top of el capitan using only their hands and feet grabbing on to razor sharp rock climbing at night, sleeping in hanging tents. >> there's this crazy arctic wind storm. >> tossed around like a rag doll. >> kevin struggled unable to get through one of the toughest sections of the climb. >> pretty devastated and thoughts crossed my mind that i should just throw in the towel and support tommy to the top. >> reporter: after 11 attempts he made it.. he made it. >> when i heard he made it i cried. >> family and friends watching below they make it to the top of the climbing world. abc news los angeles. >> i can't wait to talk to these guys. love this story. fascination that anybody could watch it because anybody below, a pair of binoculars you could see every move they have made on the side of the wall and they have been there since december 27th. >> that's incredible. it took three weeks to get to the top of dawn wall but two or three hours to hike down. >> pe
. >> reporter: an emotional end to a grueling climb for kevin jorgeson and tommy caldwell. the first to free climb to the top of el capitan using only their hands and feet grabbing on to razor sharp rock climbing at night, sleeping in hanging tents. >> there's this crazy arctic wind storm. >> tossed around like a rag doll. >> kevin struggled unable to get through one of the toughest sections of the climb. >> pretty devastated and thoughts crossed my mind that i...
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it's taken a lot of time for tommy and kevin to prepare for this and get everything to align and be performing at peak level in all of those areas to accomplish this. >> she really put that into perspective. why do it? >> it's mental. it's so -- you get up there and you say, i can't go anywhere. they are living on the side of a piece of granite rock as we speak right now and getting beat up. they could if all goes well complete this by the end of this weekend. climbers in the community say this is the biggest thing to happen in climbing in decades. the finger thing there -- see, this is nothing. >> yesterday's show here you were very nervous between commercial break about doing this for gma this morning. that looks pretty scary. >> you just have to get comfortable and trust where your foot is going. i have a harness. they have harnesses on as well. all they are using is a rope. they are falling a lot because all they are using are their hands and feet an a flat surface. what they are doing is almost impossible to believe. >> you called mama. >> i called mama. mama wanted to know baby was okay.
it's taken a lot of time for tommy and kevin to prepare for this and get everything to align and be performing at peak level in all of those areas to accomplish this. >> she really put that into perspective. why do it? >> it's mental. it's so -- you get up there and you say, i can't go anywhere. they are living on the side of a piece of granite rock as we speak right now and getting beat up. they could if all goes well complete this by the end of this weekend. climbers in the...
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tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are free-climbing yosemite's legendary el capitan, using only their hands and feet on these near vertical walls, the ropes only there to catch their falls. the pair, documenting their 16-day journey on camera and online, sleeping clip side in these tents, dodging ice falling from above. >> there's a crazy arctic ice storm being tossed around like a rag boll. >> reporter: caldwell, now just 1,000 feet from the top but determined to wait for jorgeson who had fallen behind. >> yeah, yeah, come on. you got this. yeah. he has though get his hand. right there. yes. >> reporter: this weekend, jorgeson making it past the toughest section of the climb. >> he gets over the little corner. he's home. he did it. >> reporter: jorgeson now just a few hundred feet behind caldwell. down below, the crowd is watching and waiting. and caldwell's uncle is watching too. >> it's emotional because we watched him climb for so long, and we know what he's gone through. >> reporter: the two have tried to conquer this rock for seven years. tonight that elusive dream could finally
tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are free-climbing yosemite's legendary el capitan, using only their hands and feet on these near vertical walls, the ropes only there to catch their falls. the pair, documenting their 16-day journey on camera and online, sleeping clip side in these tents, dodging ice falling from above. >> there's a crazy arctic ice storm being tossed around like a rag boll. >> reporter: caldwell, now just 1,000 feet from the top but determined to wait for jorgeson...
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tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are free-climbing yosemite's legendary el capitan, using only their hands and feet on these near vertical walls, the ropes only there to catch their falls. the pair, documenting their 16-day journey on camera and online, sleeping clip side in these tents, dodging ice falling from above. >> there's a crazy arctic ice storm being tossed around like a rag boll. >> reporter: caldwell, now just 1,000 feet from the top but
tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are free-climbing yosemite's legendary el capitan, using only their hands and feet on these near vertical walls, the ropes only there to catch their falls. the pair, documenting their 16-day journey on camera and online, sleeping clip side in these tents, dodging ice falling from above. >> there's a crazy arctic ice storm being tossed around like a rag boll. >> reporter: caldwell, now just 1,000 feet from the top but
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. >> reporter: back home in colorado, tommy's wife rebecca waiting for updates with their 20-month-old son, fitz. climbing just like daddy. >> i'm really proud of the guys. it's been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> reporter: climbing towards history, inch by inch. t.j. holmes, abc news, new york. >> and we'll keep you posted. we'll see you right back here tomorrow night. good night. is a picture obtained by the abc7 news i team. one driver is just moments away from getting shot. good evening just a short time ago, a judge decided a tiburon doctor will not stand trial for a shooting. abc7 news is live from san rafael with the very latest on developments. dan? iets been a tense six months for dr. james simon the skwuj persuaded by surveillance video showing the car being tailgated by another just moments before firing those shots i've obtained still frames from that video. after an incredibly tense six months, the decision to discharge this case was overwhelming for a 72-year-old dr. james simon. >> doctor i wonder
. >> reporter: back home in colorado, tommy's wife rebecca waiting for updates with their 20-month-old son, fitz. climbing just like daddy. >> i'm really proud of the guys. it's been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> reporter: climbing towards history, inch by inch. t.j. holmes, abc news, new york. >> and we'll keep you posted. we'll see you right back here tomorrow night. good night. is a picture...
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that's what tommy caldwell and kevin gorgeson are doing tonight. 11 days into their record-breaking attempt to free climb the single largest piece of granite in the world, the dawn wall of el capitan. >> it kind of gives me fits. it is easy to get frustrated. you'll feel fine and then your foot will just pop off. >> reporter: when it's too dangerous, they rest. >> there's this crazy arctic wind storm happening today. getting pretty rowdy. >> reporter: resting their finger fingers, too. their only shelter, these nylon tents suspended from a single point. >> i thought i would give you a tour of our camp setup. it's pretty sweet. >> reporter: legs up relaxes. coffee mug, ipad, too. five years of careful, gruelling planning. practicing mapping their course. >> we got there right as the shade was hitting. >> reporter: back home in colorado, tommy's wife rebecca waiting for updates with their 20-month-old son, fitz. >> i'm really proud of the guys. it's been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> reporter: climb towards history, i
that's what tommy caldwell and kevin gorgeson are doing tonight. 11 days into their record-breaking attempt to free climb the single largest piece of granite in the world, the dawn wall of el capitan. >> it kind of gives me fits. it is easy to get frustrated. you'll feel fine and then your foot will just pop off. >> reporter: when it's too dangerous, they rest. >> there's this crazy arctic wind storm happening today. getting pretty rowdy. >> reporter: resting their...
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climber inches closer for the famed el capitan and jorgeson is only a few sessions behind his partner, tommy caldwell. severe cuts on his hand stalled his progress for the last week but over the weekend he overcame the difficult stage. caldwell will not move another inch until jorgeson catches up. if all goes well they could reach the top in the next few days. if they do they would be the first ever to free climb extremely challenging cliff. >> we are learning more of the proposed stadium that could bring the rams back to los angeles. the proposed 80,000 seat stadium near the los angeles forum will have 6,000 seat venue for shows and concert and the area surrounding the stadium has 2,500 new hopes and office space and shops and 300-room hotel. the developers expect to recoup up to $100 million in taxes in the first five years of operation. >>> do you leave your home without your smartphone? probable by accident. a new study found that iphone separation can cause cuss psychological effects. people were asked to ditch their home while they worked on a puzzle. the results show that significant
climber inches closer for the famed el capitan and jorgeson is only a few sessions behind his partner, tommy caldwell. severe cuts on his hand stalled his progress for the last week but over the weekend he overcame the difficult stage. caldwell will not move another inch until jorgeson catches up. if all goes well they could reach the top in the next few days. if they do they would be the first ever to free climb extremely challenging cliff. >> we are learning more of the proposed stadium...
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kevin jorgeson and climbing partner tommy caldwell have a thousand more feet to go to reach the top of el capitan's wall. jorgeson was behind while struggling to scale the most difficult parts. they could reach the top some time tomorrow. if they make it, they will be the first ever to complete the free climb without anything but safety ropes. dogs ride buses altogether the time. usually with their owners but this dog commutes alone. this is eclipse the dog jumps on the bus by herself to take trips to a dog park and the owner says the transit ride started when he took too long finishing his cigarettes and thing do has been taking the trip alone of since. >> she make as lot of human friends along the way. >> just headache a person. she is a person. all the bus drivers know her. >> do you think she pays? >> the owner says he also meets her at the park. eventually. does the dog have to pay for the bus ride? >> good question. that does it for us. from all of us, thank for joining us. >> yeah! [cheers and applause] hey, hey! i'm terry crews. and it's time to get the fun started right here o
kevin jorgeson and climbing partner tommy caldwell have a thousand more feet to go to reach the top of el capitan's wall. jorgeson was behind while struggling to scale the most difficult parts. they could reach the top some time tomorrow. if they make it, they will be the first ever to complete the free climb without anything but safety ropes. dogs ride buses altogether the time. usually with their owners but this dog commutes alone. this is eclipse the dog jumps on the bus by herself to take...
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tommy caldwell of colorado is wearing blue. they expect to finish what considered the world's hardest free climb on the dawn wall with climbing conditions ideal and they should make it. they will not do interviews when they reach the top they just want to see their families. we will hear from them tomorrow morning, though, when they plan to hold a news conference. >> big news for raiders fan the team is expected to name jack del rio as their next head coach. espn reports the owner and mark del rio are working out the terms of a contract. the june-year-old is no stranger to the bay area grow up in hayward. he has had coaching experience with jacksonville and under contract still, in denver where he spent three years as defensive coordinator. >> still to come this morning, a satire sell out the image on "charlie hebdo" that drew passive crowds in paris with the group now claiming responsibility if the attack. >> equal to suggestion spend jury selection in the trial of the suspected boston marathon bombing and what the judge decid
tommy caldwell of colorado is wearing blue. they expect to finish what considered the world's hardest free climb on the dawn wall with climbing conditions ideal and they should make it. they will not do interviews when they reach the top they just want to see their families. we will hear from them tomorrow morning, though, when they plan to hold a news conference. >> big news for raiders fan the team is expected to name jack del rio as their next head coach. espn reports the owner and...
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tommy first envisioned the line in 2007 and a short film was made i saw in 2008 and i gave tommy a call to ask if he needed a partner. since 2009 he and i have been trying to put it together. over the course of those six years it let us to this day which is still pretty surreal the fact that we completed it. i never in the rock climbing could garner so much attention from the world. it is kind of crazy and a little uncomfortable so i would love to turn all that attention right back around to everyone that is inspired by this project and encourage you to find your own dawn wall because what is interesting about this roth is it has elements that everyone can relate to. it is a big dream. it take as lot of hard work to make it happen. there are elements of teamwork that tommy and i have financialed -- forged the last six areas the elements any big dream needs to come true. i help everyone who has been following along can take the dawn bomb -- dawn wall as an exam of what is possible and find their own dawn wall. thank you. >> i have a little something that tommy has...to share. i am deeply
tommy first envisioned the line in 2007 and a short film was made i saw in 2008 and i gave tommy a call to ask if he needed a partner. since 2009 he and i have been trying to put it together. over the course of those six years it let us to this day which is still pretty surreal the fact that we completed it. i never in the rock climbing could garner so much attention from the world. it is kind of crazy and a little uncomfortable so i would love to turn all that attention right back around to...
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tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are climbing the el capitan using only their hands and feet on these near vertical walls. the ropes are only there to catch their falls. the pair is documenting their 16-day journey on camera and on-line. they are dodging ice from above. >> there is this crazy arctic windstorm. >> caldwell now just a thousand feet from the top, but waiting for jorgeth son who had -- jorgenson who had fallen behind. >> and this weekend jorgenson making it past the toughest section of the crime. >> he did it. >> jorgenson is a few hundred feet behind caldwell. the crowd is waiting and watching. caldwell's uncle is cheering too. >> it is emotional . >> we know what he has gone through. >> they tried to conquer this rock for seven years and tonight the dream could finally be in reach. yosemite national park. >> unbelievable. let's get a check of the forecast with drew touma. we are dealing with stagnant air. >> it is giving us poor air quality, but it is also bringing us dense fog. the visibility will be an issue tomorrow morning and it is certainly an issue right now. we
tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson are climbing the el capitan using only their hands and feet on these near vertical walls. the ropes are only there to catch their falls. the pair is documenting their 16-day journey on camera and on-line. they are dodging ice from above. >> there is this crazy arctic windstorm. >> caldwell now just a thousand feet from the top, but waiting for jorgeth son who had -- jorgenson who had fallen behind. >> and this weekend jorgenson making it past...
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even president obama has been watching tweeting this late today, so proud of tommy caldwell and kevin jorgenson for conquering el el capitan. you remind us that anything is possible, the president tweeted today. >>> taking down a potential terrorist. next on abc7 news, the plot to attempt the united states capitol and the man the fbi says is behind it. >> plus, a heartwarming reunion to share with you tonight. a 4-year-old boy and the local firefighter who saved his life. >> and listless in seattle. an update on the dog who rides the bus all by himself. >> i'm sandhya patel. visibility is down and a fog advisory is up. details on your morning commute and your ♪ with the incredible fuel efficiency of 38 miles-per-gallon highway you can feel like royalty in the nissan altima. now, get great offers on the 38 mpg highway nissan altima. nissan innovation that excites. ♪ food is more than just a meal. ♪ food is love. at monsanto, we believe everyone deserves a healthy, balanced meal. and a future that sustains us all. it's time for a bigger discussion about food. be part of the conver
even president obama has been watching tweeting this late today, so proud of tommy caldwell and kevin jorgenson for conquering el el capitan. you remind us that anything is possible, the president tweeted today. >>> taking down a potential terrorist. next on abc7 news, the plot to attempt the united states capitol and the man the fbi says is behind it. >> plus, a heartwarming reunion to share with you tonight. a 4-year-old boy and the local firefighter who saved his life....
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back home in colorado, come me -- tommy's wife waiting for updates with their son climbing just like daddy. >> i am proud of the guys. it has been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> climbing toward history inch by inch. abc news, new york. >> that's incredible. >> it really is. >>> well they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but one team is not buying that. why he is crying foul over a new oakland a's t-shirt. >> and from selfie drones to gadget cell phones. >> and southwest sasquach? >> record warmth in the monterey bay. when the air quality will >> this is abc7 news. >> tonight a teenager is accusing the oakland a's of ripping him off. is it a case of copying or is it a coincidence? they say they copied the t-shirt logo and wants the team to stop using it. alyssa harrington has the story. >> these are the t-shirts. they both say stoaked. a direct reference. he started putting the word on shirts hoodies and the hats. he noticed the a's merchandise a few weeks ago. >> i was shocked and angry. >> he
back home in colorado, come me -- tommy's wife waiting for updates with their son climbing just like daddy. >> i am proud of the guys. it has been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> climbing toward history inch by inch. abc news, new york. >> that's incredible. >> it really is. >>> well they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but one team is not buying that. why he is crying...
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he and tommy caldwell are attempting to climb the mountain using just their hands and feet with only a rope attached in case they fall. that has happened numerous times. they began the climb 12 days ago. >>> we could know as soon as tomorrow whether the effort to bring the olympics back is still alive. it is meeting in denver and it is expected to decide which city will be at the summer games. the bay area is up against los angeles, boston and washington. >> they will make an announcement. i will say i am grateful the u.s. olympic committee will make a bid to bring back the united states -- back the olympics to the united states. i want it in the united states. >> mayor leigh and libby shaf made one last plea. it will be held at a new stadium in oakland. a final decision by the olympic committee is expected in 2017 ?ie. bill cosby was applauded by fans in a canadian theater as angry protesters booed the comedian outside and chanted at fans. cosby took the stage tonight for the first time since november. at least 10 perform ns ma -- performances on his north american tour have been ca
he and tommy caldwell are attempting to climb the mountain using just their hands and feet with only a rope attached in case they fall. that has happened numerous times. they began the climb 12 days ago. >>> we could know as soon as tomorrow whether the effort to bring the olympics back is still alive. it is meeting in denver and it is expected to decide which city will be at the summer games. the bay area is up against los angeles, boston and washington. >> they will make an...
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even president obama has been watching tweeting this late today, so proud of tommy caldwell and kevin jorgenson for conquering el el capitan. you remind us that anything is possible, the president tweeted today. >>> taking down a potential terrorist. next on abc7 news, the plot to attempt the united states capitol and the man the fbi says is behind it. >> plus, a heartwarming reunion to share with you tonight. a 4-year-old boy and the local firefighter who saved his life. >> and listless in seattle. an update on the dog who rides the bus all by himself. >> i'm sandhya patel. visibility is down and a fog advisory is up. details on your morning commute and your weekend. over a million californians have gotten something that's been out of reach for far too long. health insurance. how? they enrolled through covered california. it's the health insurance marketplace where you'll find a range of plans from leading health insurance companies that offer you the best combination of quality, rates and benefits. and, through covered california, you may get financial help to pay for coverage. it's
even president obama has been watching tweeting this late today, so proud of tommy caldwell and kevin jorgenson for conquering el el capitan. you remind us that anything is possible, the president tweeted today. >>> taking down a potential terrorist. next on abc7 news, the plot to attempt the united states capitol and the man the fbi says is behind it. >> plus, a heartwarming reunion to share with you tonight. a 4-year-old boy and the local firefighter who saved his life....
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back home in colorado, come me -- tommy's wife waiting for updates with their son climbing just like daddy. >> i am proud of the guys. it has been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> climbing toward history inch by inch. abc news, new york. >> that's incredible. >> it really is. >>> well they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but one team is not buying that. why he is crying foul over a new oakland a's t-shirt. >> and from selfie drones to gadget cell phones. >> and southwest sasquach? >> record warmth in the monterey bay. when the air quality will ring ring! progresso! it's ok that your soup tastes like my homemade. it's our slow simmered vegetables and tender white meat chicken. apology accepted. i'm watching you soup people. make it progresso or make it yourself. and try progresso chili. slow-simmered, homemade taste. ring ring! progresso! i can't believe i'm eating bacon and rich creamy cheese before my sister's wedding well it's only 100 calories, so you'll be ready for that dress uh-huh... you
back home in colorado, come me -- tommy's wife waiting for updates with their son climbing just like daddy. >> i am proud of the guys. it has been a long journey and it will be really exciting if they can finish it and we can see this thing through. >> climbing toward history inch by inch. abc news, new york. >> that's incredible. >> it really is. >>> well they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but one team is not buying that. why he is crying...
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. >> tommy called well and kevin jorgenson using only their hands and feet to climb the rock. no climbing equipment, only harnesses only to prevent deadly falls during their 19-day journey. the climbers braving a windstorm. >> tossed around like a rag doll. >> and clinging to razor sharp edges to make the record books. >> what makes it hard is the holes are very small, they're very far apart. basically, it's just hard to climb. >> on day eight, trouble. kevin struggled as one of thezq> it crossed my mind that i should just throw in the towel. >> it was a true cliffhanger. kevin finally turned that impossible corner. pure joy, he posted on facebook. for his family relief. >> when i heard that he made it it10jb brought -- you know, i cried. >> it was came on from there. five more days and then this afternoon, five more steps and those rock stars reached the top. >> such an amazing moment out there. it will take a few hours for those men to hike back down. they're joined up there by many many family members we're told. family members and close friends are up
. >> tommy called well and kevin jorgenson using only their hands and feet to climb the rock. no climbing equipment, only harnesses only to prevent deadly falls during their 19-day journey. the climbers braving a windstorm. >> tossed around like a rag doll. >> and clinging to razor sharp edges to make the record books. >> what makes it hard is the holes are very small, they're very far apart. basically, it's just hard to climb. >> on day eight, trouble. kevin...
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. >> he's now three sections behind his climbing partner, tommy caldwell. they had hoped to finish their climb by tomorrow. now the pair's videographer said if jorgerson does not finish in a few days, his partner will continue on up. that is quite a task. >> certainly is. >>> be glad you're in california. coming up, the bitter blast of cold that's gripping much of the country right now. and the danger it's creating. >>> i'm michael finney. a tough punishment for one of the most popular automakers in the country. the multi-million dollar fine the government is now demanding. >>> we see the lingering haze and the increasing clouds. in just a moment, i'll give you a look at what it means for tomorrow's weather, coming up. >>> increasing traffic. at 4:37, we take a look at the skyway in downtown san francisco. and it is bumper to bumper in both directions. more to come on abc 7 news at 4:00. ring ring! progresso! i can't believe i'm eating bacon and rich creamy cheese before my sister's wedding well it's only 100 calories, so you'll be ready for that dress uh-h
. >> he's now three sections behind his climbing partner, tommy caldwell. they had hoped to finish their climb by tomorrow. now the pair's videographer said if jorgerson does not finish in a few days, his partner will continue on up. that is quite a task. >> certainly is. >>> be glad you're in california. coming up, the bitter blast of cold that's gripping much of the country right now. and the danger it's creating. >>> i'm michael finney. a tough punishment for...
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his climbing partner, tommy caldwell of colorado is ahead of him. jorgenson is assisting him with ropes from below. he has not said if he will rejoin caldwell in their first attempt to climb the wall. >>> a pygmy sperm whale was likely sick before it got stranded. the young male whale washed up yesterday. a crew from the marine mammal center found the whale did not survive the night. they say pygmy sperm whales are deep water animals. the california academy of sciences will study this whale to learn more about the species. >>> in boston today's nominated host for the summer olympics. they were especially thrilled. elected officials and the boston bid committee say they are happy their city was chosen but understand it will be another fierce competition on an international stage. boston beat out los angeles, washington, d.c. and us, the bay area to win the bid. >> i knew that we shared the energy when we presented our city's case to the united states olympic committee. i knew that boston was destined to be america's bid to host the 2024 games. >> if
his climbing partner, tommy caldwell of colorado is ahead of him. jorgenson is assisting him with ropes from below. he has not said if he will rejoin caldwell in their first attempt to climb the wall. >>> a pygmy sperm whale was likely sick before it got stranded. the young male whale washed up yesterday. a crew from the marine mammal center found the whale did not survive the night. they say pygmy sperm whales are deep water animals. the california academy of sciences will study this...
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. >> a champagne celebration when santa rosa native jorgeson and tommy caldwell finished the climb. they relied on hands feet strength and endurance to make it up the wall. jorgeson, for him the experience is surreal. >> for men when you grab the last held you could literally feel all of the hops and desires and stress drip off of you. you are hanging there in silence, relief, joy the coolest feeling. >> he said the climb should illustrate the value of teamwork and teach people fought to give up on their dailies -- >> they had in place to go. but up. >> there are no ropes to lug yourself back down. you have to go to the stop. >> thankfully they had good weather the entire time. >> absolutely amazing window. it has been very dry and we need the rain and snow and evening else we normally get but it is not happening. live doppler hd shows sonoma county we have healthy radar returns and most of this wet weather is going to stay right along this line ranch and cloverdale and could dip as far south as petaluma but anything you get would be like sprinkles to .01 of rain. golden gate bridge
. >> a champagne celebration when santa rosa native jorgeson and tommy caldwell finished the climb. they relied on hands feet strength and endurance to make it up the wall. jorgeson, for him the experience is surreal. >> for men when you grab the last held you could literally feel all of the hops and desires and stress drip off of you. you are hanging there in silence, relief, joy the coolest feeling. >> he said the climb should illustrate the value of teamwork and teach...
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will inspire others to tackle their obstacles, popping champagne after researching the summit with tommy caldwell. he spoke to the largest outdoor retailer show in salt lake city. he said that his hands are still covered with scabs after 19 days climbing 3,000' up el capitan wall. they trained for seven areas. he will rest a little while before planning his next climb. >>> we are hearing for the first time from an extraordinary teen from santa clara. the 13-year-old found add company, filed a patent and is helping disabled. now his product has attracted the attention of silicon valley. here is that story. >>> who would have known a robot kit of legos could lead to this a low-cost braille printer? it is the brain child of a 13-year-old, with money from his dad, he upgraded and built brai-go. this version is quieter, faster and costs just $350. braille printers usually run $2,000. he recently patented printer and founded brai-go. >> i just care about the lives that i am helping. >> he is trying to develop a product with a social impact. >> 50 million people in the world are legally blind i
will inspire others to tackle their obstacles, popping champagne after researching the summit with tommy caldwell. he spoke to the largest outdoor retailer show in salt lake city. he said that his hands are still covered with scabs after 19 days climbing 3,000' up el capitan wall. they trained for seven areas. he will rest a little while before planning his next climb. >>> we are hearing for the first time from an extraordinary teen from santa clara. the 13-year-old found add company,...
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new york city police say tommy gilbert is considered a person person in the shoot of death of 70-year-old thomas gilbert shot in the head in his manhattan apartment yesterday. the elder gilbert founded wayne scott capital partners in township 2011 which has $200 million in assets and focuses on biotechnical. the son has not been arrested and is now not facing charges. >> the golden gate bridge will enclosed to cars next weekend as we have warned for the installation of a barrier. trucks arrived and are there to move the barrier when it is necessary when it has been installed. they are part of the $30 million effort to prevent head on collisions. >>> happening today, construction resume on the central subway in union square. construction equipment is already in place on stockton account temporary two-block holiday plaza between geary and ellis is taken down. the hole gay gear went up during the holiday break in construction. the central subway is set to open in 2019. >> ground breaking is underway tomorrow for the new high-speed rail system. 1,200 gusts are expect at the site of the new fr
new york city police say tommy gilbert is considered a person person in the shoot of death of 70-year-old thomas gilbert shot in the head in his manhattan apartment yesterday. the elder gilbert founded wayne scott capital partners in township 2011 which has $200 million in assets and focuses on biotechnical. the son has not been arrested and is now not facing charges. >> the golden gate bridge will enclosed to cars next weekend as we have warned for the installation of a barrier. trucks...
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. >> back home in colorado, tommy's wife waiting for updates with their 20-month-old son, climbing like daddy. >> i am proud. it has been a log journey. it will be exciting to they can finish it and we can see this through. >> climbing toward history. inch by inch. >> if you want to see the giants world series trophy the tour kicks off in sacramento. >> the c.e.o. brought home the latest trophy after taking game seven in october. all three trophies from 2010 2012 and 2014 are in west sacramento from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. the home of the aa anacostia river cats which switched affiliation from the a's to the giants in september. >> we have a link to the trophy tour dates and locations on our website at abc7news.com and just thing, the giants players and baird, they have all held the same trophy. >> they touched it. you cannot. you can only look. >> i have never seen it. >> only in pictures. >> our stage manager is talking. >> he is come out his colleagues he is so excited. and he has had his picture taken not once. not twice. three times! three! >> a "spare the air" day? >> the 6th consecutiv
. >> back home in colorado, tommy's wife waiting for updates with their 20-month-old son, climbing like daddy. >> i am proud. it has been a log journey. it will be exciting to they can finish it and we can see this through. >> climbing toward history. inch by inch. >> if you want to see the giants world series trophy the tour kicks off in sacramento. >> the c.e.o. brought home the latest trophy after taking game seven in october. all three trophies from 2010 2012...
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we spoke to him over the phone about tommy and kevin's progress. >> anything can happen. i like to say you don't have it made until you have it done. >> they took from big steps forward. perhaps one day these novices will see the summit, too. in san francisco, tiffany wilson abc7 news. >>> new this morning a space-x rocket has blasted off with supplies for the international space station. the unmanned rocket took off this morning from cape canaveral, florida just before 2:00 a.m. local time. the primary mission for space-x was to deliver more than 5,000 pounds of food experiments and other items. but it's revolutionary attempt to land the leftover booster on an ocean barge was not successful. the company's founder elan mussing, said the booster came down too hard and broke apart. it was the second try this week by space-x to launch its dragon cargo ship. >>> today marks the ninth straight spare the air day in the bay area and that means less of this. business for firewood in richmond. no one is buying any firewood. owner, frank, tells us he's telling half of what he sold
we spoke to him over the phone about tommy and kevin's progress. >> anything can happen. i like to say you don't have it made until you have it done. >> they took from big steps forward. perhaps one day these novices will see the summit, too. in san francisco, tiffany wilson abc7 news. >>> new this morning a space-x rocket has blasted off with supplies for the international space station. the unmanned rocket took off this morning from cape canaveral, florida just before...
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kevin jorgeson from santa rosa is in the red climbing with tommy caldwell of colorado climbing since december 27 almost for three weeks. the two men hope to become the first to make it to the summit without using any climbing aids just their hands and feet. they do have ropes and harnesses to prevent deadly falls. tommy caldwell's wife is in yosemite watching the the wall was the going of our relationship so see how it has progress through our whole relationship and been part of it been present we have spent time on the wall together and it is our adventure starts with that. >> they trained for five years for the moment and tweeting during the quest. one of jorgeson's recent tweets said "this is not an effort to condition core but about realizing a dream." >> they have said they will not give interviews they want private time with their families and give interviews at a press conference the next morning which we hope will be tomorrow morning. >>> singer chris brown has told the manager to immediately cancel upcoming shows at nightclubs that are "too hood," after a shooting at a show
kevin jorgeson from santa rosa is in the red climbing with tommy caldwell of colorado climbing since december 27 almost for three weeks. the two men hope to become the first to make it to the summit without using any climbing aids just their hands and feet. they do have ropes and harnesses to prevent deadly falls. tommy caldwell's wife is in yosemite watching the the wall was the going of our relationship so see how it has progress through our whole relationship and been part of it been present...
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. >> santa rosa kevin jorgeson and fellow climber tommy caldwell are doing the first major interviews this morning after finishing their history-making climate yosemite yesterday. jog son said he used certain buzzwords to keep pushing through to make it to the top of el captain challenging dawn wall. more on that at 5:30. >> the enter is up early for oscar nominations and we bring it to you live. >>> tracking dense fog which is more widespread this morning with livermore and concord reporting. a "spare the air", day, in san francisco and vallejo. this will change starting tomorrow. >>> seven as we hack at san jose 101 away from 880 to the san jose airport the headlights in the northbound direction and traffic is light in san jose with no accidents and no accidents across the bay area except highway four. >>> the warriors and fans have a few mime steps to celebrate, with golden state winning the 15th home game in a retying the best streak since moving to california from philadelphia 50 years ago! the warriors made it eight wednesday overall beating the heat 104-89 all wins by double di
. >> santa rosa kevin jorgeson and fellow climber tommy caldwell are doing the first major interviews this morning after finishing their history-making climate yosemite yesterday. jog son said he used certain buzzwords to keep pushing through to make it to the top of el captain challenging dawn wall. more on that at 5:30. >> the enter is up early for oscar nominations and we bring it to you live. >>> tracking dense fog which is more widespread this morning with livermore...
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. >> that is the champagne celebration after stand rose native jorgeson and tommy caldwell of colorado finished the historic climb on wednesday. they began the trip in late december and relied on hands, feet strength and endurance to make it up the 3,000' cliff. for jorgeson the experience remains totally surreal. >> for me when you great britain the last hold you could feel all of the hopes and desires and stress drip off of you and handing there in silence and relief and joy, just the coolest feeling. >> jorgeson said the climb should illustrate the value of teamwork and teach people not to give up on their dreams. >> i agree. all about teamwork. it is important. congratulations to those gays. now, mike will give us the forecast. if your dry is to work with us dream, dream dream, absolutely. >> we have been in the dreamy and hazy state with all of the fog. >> and commute this morning it is foggy. and hazy. we foggy and hazy. the cold of the temperature on left side of the screen early december on the right side of the screen is late march and notice we are in the cooler colors and th
. >> that is the champagne celebration after stand rose native jorgeson and tommy caldwell of colorado finished the historic climb on wednesday. they began the trip in late december and relied on hands, feet strength and endurance to make it up the 3,000' cliff. for jorgeson the experience remains totally surreal. >> for me when you great britain the last hold you could feel all of the hopes and desires and stress drip off of you and handing there in silence and relief and joy, just...
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joregeson is still behind his climbing partner tommy caldwell. they're making the treacherous climb with only safety roams. after 11 falls. he made up a different stretch and posted the words, pure joy. you saw how his hands were chewed up. that's what slowed him down. caldwell wrote i am hoping to make it to the 3,000 foot summit as soon as mid-week. if they succeed, they will be the first in the world to complete a free climb up el capitan's wall. we hope they stay safe. >> they're exhausted. they have to succeed. >>> just ahead, bachelor secrets revealed. >> coming up abc's new ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ great rates for great rides. geico motorcycle see how much you could save. >>> political news. kamala harris will run for u.s. senate. she is expected to make the formal announcement tomorrow. >> the seat is opening up after barbara boxer announce that had she will not seek re-election. we'll have more at 6:00. we'll have a look at the restf4 of the reporting. >> reporter: investigating the back ground of a suspect in the paris ma
joregeson is still behind his climbing partner tommy caldwell. they're making the treacherous climb with only safety roams. after 11 falls. he made up a different stretch and posted the words, pure joy. you saw how his hands were chewed up. that's what slowed him down. caldwell wrote i am hoping to make it to the 3,000 foot summit as soon as mid-week. if they succeed, they will be the first in the world to complete a free climb up el capitan's wall. we hope they stay safe. >> they're...
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white house tweeted a photo of president obama with the painting of yosemite that reads, so proud of tommy caldwell and kech jorgenson. reminds us that anything is possible. >> and those initials at the end of the tweet, b.o. mean president obama wrote this tweet himself, not one of his aides. here is a picture of them hugging once they reached the top, a triumphant moment posted to instagram by the production company documenting their amazing climb. >>> out of washington federal prosecutors say an ohio man is under arrest for planning to the u.s. capital. he allegedly took control of a firearm during an undercover operation. cornell never made it to washington so the public was never in danger. he wrote online of plans to commit acts of jihad. abc news is following the latest developments and we'll have a live report tonight at 5:30. >>> firefighters in martinez today battled a series of fire set one after the other by a suspected arsonists. abc 7 news reporter vick lee is live there with the story. vick. >> dan firefighters had a tough time trying not only to extinguish the fires but to
white house tweeted a photo of president obama with the painting of yosemite that reads, so proud of tommy caldwell and kech jorgenson. reminds us that anything is possible. >> and those initials at the end of the tweet, b.o. mean president obama wrote this tweet himself, not one of his aides. here is a picture of them hugging once they reached the top, a triumphant moment posted to instagram by the production company documenting their amazing climb. >>> out of washington federal...
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tommy thompson has been on the run for more than two years and dheet the cheated investors. he was arrested along with his long time companion. in 1988 thompson found the ss central america, the vessel sank in a hurricane. 425 people died and tons of gold bars and coins sank to the ocean floor. the loss was so large, it led to the economic panic of 1857. thompson utilized high tech equipment to bring up the gold he sold to a california mint for $52 million. thompson was arrested at a hotel in palm beach county, florida. he is scheduled to be in federal court tomorrow. >>> well, the boston blizzard mystery is solved. that's next. bulldog: oh boy! mattress discounters presidents day sale! what's this? a queen size serta mattress and box spring set for just $397. mattress discounters has the largest selection of memory foam mattresses under one roof! comforpedic... icomfort... posturepedic hybrid... and wow! get up to four years interest-free financing on the entire tempur-pedic cloud collection! [yawn] don't miss the presidents day sale. ♪ mattress discounters ♪ for over 6
tommy thompson has been on the run for more than two years and dheet the cheated investors. he was arrested along with his long time companion. in 1988 thompson found the ss central america, the vessel sank in a hurricane. 425 people died and tons of gold bars and coins sank to the ocean floor. the loss was so large, it led to the economic panic of 1857. thompson utilized high tech equipment to bring up the gold he sold to a california mint for $52 million. thompson was arrested at a hotel in...
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santa rosa's kevin jorgenson and his friend from colorado tommy caldwell, are halfway through their climb of yosemite's el capitan. they are scaling a section of exposed granite. many climbed the sheer smooth cliff before but never using just hands, feet and rope to safeguard against falls like this pair. the two sleep in sling tents suspended to the 3,000 foot high rock. they hope to finish the climb by the end of the week. >> when they get done they can use a bowl of oatmeal every day. it could be the key to a long healthy life. harvard researchers found whole grains reduced the risk of dying from heart disease. researchers followed more than 100,000 people for more than 14 years. those who ate the most grains such as oatmeal, brown rice and quinoa seem to be protected from illnesses. >>> sometimes you need a pick-me-up. that was true of tennis star serena williams. did you hear that? that's williams ordering an espresso in the middle of a match in australia. she is laughing as she asked the judge if that's even allowed but she got a request. the ball girl brought out an espresso. willi
santa rosa's kevin jorgenson and his friend from colorado tommy caldwell, are halfway through their climb of yosemite's el capitan. they are scaling a section of exposed granite. many climbed the sheer smooth cliff before but never using just hands, feet and rope to safeguard against falls like this pair. the two sleep in sling tents suspended to the 3,000 foot high rock. they hope to finish the climb by the end of the week. >> when they get done they can use a bowl of oatmeal every day....